Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Mr Brainwash Print Index
Happy Birthday Bob Marley - Buffalo Soldier (Multi-Colour Drips)
Summary
From the 2019 Bob Marley birthday series, Buffalo Soldier (Multi-Colour Drips) is a one-color screen print hand finished with spray paint and glossy acrylic. Issued at 50 x 38 inches in an edition of 20, the description notes it came in seven color varieties plus diamond dust options, making each impression distinct.
Why It Matters
This is one of the more hands-on works in the group, blending screen printing with spray paint and acrylic to give it a street-art immediacy. Titled after Marley's song Buffalo Soldier, it fuses a musical reference with a heavily worked surface, embodying the graffiti-rooted energy at the heart of Mr. Brainwash's practice.
Collector Perspective
An edition of 20 makes this considerably scarcer than the One Love variant, and the spray-paint and acrylic hand finishing means no two are identical. With seven color varieties and diamond-dust options, collectors face meaningful variation, so the specific color and finish materially shape each impression's individual character.
Historical Context
Buffalo Soldier, released posthumously in 1983, references the Black U.S. cavalry regiments of the 19th century and became one of Marley's most enduring tracks. Mr. Brainwash's drip-and-splash treatment channels the raw aesthetic of graffiti, connecting the music tribute to the street-art context from which he emerged.
FAQ
What is the edition size?
Buffalo Soldier (Multi-Colour Drips) was issued in an edition of 20.
How is it finished?
It is a one-color screen print hand finished with spray paint and glossy acrylic paint.
How many variations exist?
The description notes seven color varieties and two diamond-dust size options.
What is the size?
The sheet measures 50 x 38 inches.
About the Artist
Mr. Brainwash is the pseudonym of Thierry Guetta, a French-born, Los Angeles-based street artist who rose to prominence through Banksy's 2010 documentary Exit Through the Gift Shop. Originally a videographer who filmed street artists including Shepard Fairey and Banksy, Guetta reinvented himself as an artist, staging his ambitious 2008 debut show "Life Is Beautiful" in Los Angeles. His work draws heavily on pop-art appropriation, remixing icons such as Warhol, Einstein, Charlie Chaplin, and spray-paint splatters. He has produced album art and large-scale exhibitions across the U.S. and Europe.
Collecting Mr Brainwash at Gauntlet Gallery
What Mr. Brainwash prints should I buy first?
Start with hand-finished screenprints and stencil works from his named exhibitions, where each impression is signed, numbered, and often uniquely embellished with spray-paint or stamps. Smaller editions and show-related pieces from "Life Is Beautiful" and later gallery runs are the most recognizable entry points. At Gauntlet Gallery we prioritize pieces with clean condition and complete signing.
How is authenticity documented?
Gauntlet Gallery sells Mr. Brainwash works with documented studio provenance and the artist's own signature, numbering, and thumbprint or stamp where present. We photograph the exact piece you receive, including signature and edition details, so what you verify is what ships.
What drives value?
Value is driven by edition size, whether the piece is hand-embellished versus a flat print, subject popularity, condition, and provenance tied to a documented exhibition. Signed, low-numbered, and uniquely finished impressions command the strongest premiums.